This is a pre-approved external professional development event. You do not need to seek approval to earn points for attending. To submit for point approval, submit proof of attendance-i.e. name badge, picture of you at the event, certificate of attendance, etc.

Description of event:

This will be an unconference event where we will break out into discussion sessions. Sessions will be driven by you, the participants. Be ready to share your stories on what has worked, what hasn’t, and how we can apply to those lessons to future wins. We’ll tackle how to prevent burnout, talk about your local needs and how to solve difficult problems. We’ll talk about our shared values and share how Brigades across the country are working for change.

This is a pre-approved professional development event at an external organization. If you would like to attend, you can sign up at: http://go.qlik.com/NAM-17-Q4-EV-NAM-2017-VYW-PHL-OCT24_Reg-LP.html?

The MIS department does not handle registration since this is an external event. Since this is a pre-approved event, you do not have to reach out to the department for pre-approval. Please note: you are only able to receive points for attending pre-approved external events, twice in an academic year.

To receive points after attending, you must submit a form of documentation. This can be a name badge, a picture of you at the event, parking stub etc.

Details of the event:

1. Data stays. Possibilities move.

You leave data where it is – and drive analytics like never before. Discover how you can bring big data to life with unmatched speed and scale. Learn more about our On Demand App Generation and get a peek at how you can leverage our powerful new enhancements to deliver smart, intuitive visualizations like never before.

2. Open your mind. And potential.

Learn more about our open, hybrid cloud platform. See how Qlik’s roadmap will seamlessly connect on-premise deployments with cloud-based services delivering to you more choice and flexibility to support your changing needs.

3. Leave your inhibitions behind. At least when it comes to governance.

Learn why governance doesn’t have to be an inhibitor to innovation and how you can empower the right level of protection for your data driven organizations.

4. Meet new peers. Gain new insights.

Take your expertise further as you connect with Qlik executives, product experts, customers, partners, and more. You’ll also be the first to know about what’s coming next in Qlik innovations.

This is a pre-approved external professional development event. You do not need to seek approval to earn points for attending. To submit for point approval, submit proof of attendance-i.e. name badge, picture of you at the event, certificate of attendance, etc.

Description:

DragonHacks 2018 is the best 24 hour hardware-focused hackathon event hosted by Drexel University IEEE on Jan 6th – 7th 2018 in the Bennett S. LeBow College of Business. DragonHacks 2018 is bringing in the brightest minds of the world’s best schools to spend 24 hours to create ground breaking new products from scratch!

We will have more than enough East coast exclusive food and caffeine to energize hungry and excited hackers. With over $10,000 in prizes this year, your sleepless efforts will be rewarded!

Hacking begins at 2 PM Saturday January 6th right after the 1 PM opening ceremony and ends at 2 PM Sunday January 7th. You must submit your project on Devpost. In order to be eligible for prizes, you also must participate on the Sunday judging.

This is a pre-approved external professional development event. You do not need to seek approval to earn points for attending. To submit for point approval, submit proof of attendance-i.e. name badge, picture of you at the event, certificate of attendance, etc.

Is your new best friend named Alexa? Chances are good you either received or gave an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot or Google Home device this holiday season. Join us as we explore the technology behind voice AI — where it is today and where it’s going.
5:45 Networking and food
6:15 Welcome and sponsors
6:20 Demo: TBA
6:35 Demo: TBA
6:50 Tonic Design Co
7:30 Community discussion followed by Networking
7:40 Happy Hour

Chris Bobotis, Director of Immersive at Adobe, who oversees the company’s Immersive Media efforts, will be on hand to present.

Chris is the software architect for the SkyBox suite of 360˚ video and cinematic VR tools, which Adobe recently acquired from Chris’ previous company Mettle. Chris co-founded Mettle in 1992 and was Partner & Creative Director. Mettle transformed the nascent 360˚ VR video industry with their SkyBox software plugins for Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, providing a dedicated tool set for editing and manipulating 360˚ video and introducing core features and functionality that had previously been missing from the market.

Today, Mettle customers include Facebook, Google, Apple, Samsung, CNN, HBO, New York Times, NASA, and virtually all other professional 360˚ content producers. Chris is an advocate for immersive storytelling, and regular presenter at SIGGRAPH, NAB and IBC conferences. Chris grew up in Montréal, and previously worked as a creative director, art director, illustrator and production manager.

Learn how the Philadelphia Flyers integrate data analytics in everyday business operations and long term foresting. You’ll meet top executives in the business analytics department and have the opportunity to find out how you can get ahead in the world of sports data analytics.

Gather the key IT knowledge needed to be indispensible. This year’s Tech Summit agenda is carefully designed to provide you with the latest IT trends and knowledge needed to make the best possible decisions on behalf of your organization. It will allow you to see the best practices other leading companies have adopted, key IT challenges they are facing, and new solutions that are solving these challenges.

Description

NET/WORK is a technology job fair showcasing vibrant companies seeking talent and talented people seeking work. Nothing stiff or stuffy about it. The companies at NET/WORK are psyched to show off their company culture—and get to know you outside of your resume.

Great technologists have options when it comes to finding a job. The employers at NET/WORK are looking to learn more than just what’s on your resume. You’ll still need chops to land your dream job, but at NET/WORK, your personality & “fit” carry real weight.

AGENDA

3:00 PM | EVENT START

4:00 – 6:50 PM | TENATIVE WORKSHOPS HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE DAY (Check back for more topics)

On Friday, March 16th from 5-7pmwe are collaborating with Women’s Entrepreneurial Organization & Temple Consulting Club to host a panel discussion featuring four prominent female consultants, two of which are in IT consulting. This will be a great event for MIS students to learn more about IT consulting as well as challenges and successes of women in the workplace, so this is certainly an event you don’t want to miss. More details on the flyer!

SecureWorld conferences provide content and facilitate professional connections in the cybersecurity industry. SecureWorld stays on top of global IT security issues and shares the critical knowledge and tools needed to protect against ever-evolving threats.

For more information visit: https://events.secureworldexpo.com/details/philadelphia-pa-2018/